HPA
Lifuka
Tonga
8,421 km
5,233 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
8,421 km
5,233 mi / 4,547 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Tongatapu
Heading
47°
northeast

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HPA SAN
Airport Name Lifuka Island Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code HPA SAN
ICAO Code NFTL KSAN
City Lifuka San Diego
Country Tonga United States
Timezone Pacific/Tongatapu America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 31 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -19.780000, -174.340000 32.730000, -117.190000

Lifuka (HPA) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) in Lifuka, Tonga to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 8,421 kilometers (5,233 miles / 4,547 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Tonga with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:28 in Lifuka, it's 04:28 in San Diego. With a 21-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Lifuka (HPA) follows a heading of 235° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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